刚收到这则消息 话说很久很久以前就听过这位"Doctor"的大名 这家伙读完CS PhD之後跑去当职业Poker，还拿了好几个冠军 把Math和CS的学问拿到赌桌去… 他的指导教授还是Internet的发明人…(超级大咖Leonard Kleinrock) 总之很有趣的一个PhD生涯 有兴趣的可以看看他5/24 6:00PM的访谈(LA时间) 线上转播： http://tinyurl.com/uclagametheory The UCLA Department of Mathematics and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science present "Betting on Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson: Math, Computer Science and Poker," featuring internationally renowned poker player and UCLA alumnus Chris Ferguson in conversation with a panel of key players from his life, including his father, his graduate advisers, a poker colleague and others. Ferguson earned bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science (1986) and a doctorate in computer science (1999) from UCLA. Since he began playing in the World Series of Poker, he has won more bracelets, made more final tables and had more money finishes than any other player. Ferguson's playing style is highly mathematical — he uses a strong knowledge of game theory and develops computer simulations to improve his understanding of the game. WHEN: 6–8 p.m., Monday, May 24 The event will be streamed live at http://tinyurl.com/uclagametheory. Questions and comments to panelists can be sent via Twitter (hashtag #uclagametheory). Panelists include: Richard Korf (moderator) A UCLA professor of computer science and author of "Learning to Solve Problems by Searching for Macro-Operators," Korf specializes in the areas of problem-solving, planning and heuristic search in artificial intelligence. He was one of Ferguson's graduate advisers. Thomas Ferguson A UCLA professor emeritus of mathematics, Chris Ferguson's father taught game theory, probability and statistics as a full-time professor. He is the author of two books on statistical theory. Leonard Kleinrock A UCLA distinguished professor of computer science often referred to as a "father of the Internet," Kleinrock developed the mathematical theory of packet switching, the technology underpinning the Internet. He was also one of Ferguson's graduate advisers and a mentor. Don Ylvisaker A UCLA professor emeritus of mathematics and statistics, Ylvisaker, a mathematical statistician, specializes in design theory and applied statistics. He has known Ferguson since childhood and was one of his first employers. William (Bill) Chen Chen, a professional poker player and friend of Ferguson, has been instrumental in applying mathematical and game-theoretic techniques to poker. In 2006, he co-authored "The Mathematics of Poker," which applied quantitative analysis and game theory to poker. Later that same year, he won two World Series of Poker events, underscoring the fact that theory has practical applications in real poker. --

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